Prefer to Have Background Sound | Original
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Prefer to have background sound, regardless of what you’re doing.
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Play a podcast, YouTube videos, or music.
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Alternate between left and right earbuds to give your ears a rest.
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Focus or distraction isn’t determined solely by whether you have background sound. There are times when there’s no sound, but you still find yourself distracted.
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Try having background sound consistently for a few months.
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For language learning, it can be especially helpful.
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It’s like being in a classroom—while you focus on the board, there are background sounds from the teacher and other students. The effectiveness of your learning depends on your engagement.
Update: In the summer of 2025, I stopped preferring to have background sound. Silence may allow the mind to be peaceful.